As you may imagine, poker player spend a great deal of time staring their opponents down in order to read the body language. Eyes can reveal a great deal of information, so many poker players use sunglasses to conceal their physical tells. In this article, we will be looking at the importance of poker sunglasses and why they are worn by both casual and professional players.
Sunglasses are a common sighting at poker tournaments. The trend of wearing glasses has become so popular in recent years that there are now a number brand-named poker glasses available on the market. Many people wonder why players would wear these glasses to the tables, and what their advantages are.
Apart from the fact that they can hide their physical tells in poker tournaments, sunglasses also help players to enter their optimal playing zone. Bright lights in a gambling establishment can be distracting, making it difficult for poker players to focus. By wearing sunglasses, players can block out light and avoid distractions.
As for the idea that poker players might be using sunglasses to cheat, this is a valid concern. However, it’s important to remember that the majority do not cheat with their sunglasses and that wearing sunglasses would make it difficult to alter cards. Despite this, there have been a few incidents of players at the 2015 WSOP using sunglasses to cheat by making minute cuts or bends in cards.